At the heart of Edinburgh, near St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offers an upscale retreat with eco-friendly charm. Savor breakfast at Leo's restaurant or enjoy a coffee from the coffee shop/cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 29 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Brewhemia - 2 min walk
Bella Italia - 3 min walk
Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 3 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 3 min walk
About this property
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Leo's, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, University of Edinburgh and George Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 9 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
190 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Free bottled water
More
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Special features
Dining
Leo's – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Edinburgh Inn
Edinburgh Jurys Inn
Inn Edinburgh
Jurys Edinburgh
Jurys Edinburgh Inn
Jurys Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh Jurys Hotel
Jurys Hotel Edinburgh
Jurys Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Jurys Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Frequently asked questions
Does Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Leo's.
What's the area around Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh like?
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and freshly cooked options, including omelets. (154 reviews)
The property's gym was highly praised for its quality, cleanliness, and equipment, including Peloton bikes. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Close to all tourist attractions room was clean would stay again
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Super comfy bed. Fab choice for breakfast and perfect central location. Would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast it’s a buffet both hot and cold, large bread selection, and a chef standing by at the omelette station.
Joshua
Joshua, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2026
Staff helpful and friendly, rooms lovely and clean
Nathalie
Nathalie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Really enjoyed our stay ! Water and Prosecco in the lobby on arrival was a lovely touch, bag storage and fast check in! The hotel is nice and quiet could barely hear anyone or outside noise. Location is fantastic too !
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Great location nice friendly staff very clean would stay again thanks
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Great location. Clean rooms. Lovely bar and restaurant
Douglas
Douglas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2026
In a perfect location, the staff are always lovely and the rooms immaculate! Definitely our go to place to stay when we have a little break in Edinburgh!
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Staff very welcoming.Hotel clean and well presented.
Breakfast was lovely and lots of choice. Freshly cook was omelette delicious.
Enjoy our stay.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Great location. great buffet style breakfast with an omelette station ..Breakfast £15.00pp
Staff friendly and helpful.
Lovely room on 6th floor
Maggi
Maggi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Room was clean, spacious and provided all needed for a 4 night stay.
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2026
Clean room, staff were helpful and location was great!
Debbie
Debbie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2026
Nice hotel i the middle of everything. Friendly staff. Value of breakfast was low
Tommy
Tommy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2026
Clean room. Excellent location
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2026
Breakfast was good. Room was clean and big enough. Only downside, one of the elevators was out of commission.
Laughland
Laughland, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2026
Clean room friendly staff good breakfast
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Great room, location, and staff.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2026
Clean room, Modern great location.
Roger
Roger, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2026
Friendly staff, modern decor, great central location, fantastic breakfast!
MARTIN
MARTIN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Lovely clean and comfortable room overlooking Waverley and Princess st. Great service and perfect location
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Nothing to complain about here , the room , location , breakfast and the staff was all very good . Would happily stay here again .
Russ
Russ, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2026
The hotel has a great location, staff was friendly and the facilities were modern.
The room was small and there was not much space to keep things in the room or in the bathroom.